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  • British search and rescue responders and medics deployed to Nepal

    Expert teams will support the earthquake relief effort in Nepal.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK humanitarian aid released for Nepal earthquake victims

    International Development Secretary Justine Greening announces £5 million package of support.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK humanitarian experts deployed to Nepal

    An eight-strong team will assess damage and assist authorities in Nepal.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Launch of the Humanitarian Leadership Academy

    DFID, Save the Children and KPMG are launching the Humanitarian Leadership Academy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Britain announces key partners to deliver vital supplies to Vanuatu victims

    5 organisations will receive funding from the UK's Rapid Response Facility to deliver lifesaving aid to those hit hardest by Cyclone Pam.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Syria crisis: Latest updates on UK aid

    How the UK is responding to the humanitarian crisis in Syria and neighbouring countries - and how you can help.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK emergency supplies for cyclone victims arrive in Vanuatu

    Britain is responding rapidly to help people affected by cyclone Pam.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK ministers: Scotland can be proud of UK Ebola fight

    Scots have made a ‘profound contribution’ to the UK’s Ebola response in Sierra Leone, Baroness Northover and Alistair Carmichael said today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK provides emergency assistance in wake of Cyclone Pam

    Britain provides humanitarian aid to assist recovery efforts

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Fourth anniversary of Syria crisis

    Statement from International Development Secretary on the four year anniversary of the conflict in Syria

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British school teachers visit Jordan

    Teachers from the UK travelled to Zaatari camp this week to visit staff and pupils affected by the Syria conflict.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ebola outbreak: An update on the UK's response in West Africa

    Development Secretary Justine Greening gave an update to the House of Commons on Britain's work to beat Ebola in Sierra Leone and beyond.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister visits Manchester to thank UK Ebola workers

    Baroness Northover visited Manchester today to praise medics’ work in combatting Ebola and helping the world prepare for future crises.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British surgeons saving lives in Gaza 6 months after ceasefire

    UK-funded NHS surgeons have been treating war-wounded patients in Gaza since the ceasefire was agreed.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Restoring hope in Gaza

    Meet the NHS doctors helping to rebuild lives, 6 months on from the ceasefire.

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  • £15m British boost for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine

    Britain will release £15 million in emergency assistance to provide food, blankets, emergency shelter and basic medical supplies to vulnerable and displaced Ukrainians, Prime Minister David Cameron announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK steps up support to victims of Malawi floods

    UK to provide more food, blankets and essential supplies for the thousands of people who have lost their homes due to the floods in Malawi.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chancellor pledges $50m to help countries fighting Ebola

    UK becomes first country to pledge to a new IMF trust to relieve debt caused by Ebola.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Greening: Britain stands shoulder to shoulder with Jordan as UK pledges new support for Syria crisis

    International Development Secretary announces additional £100 million assistance during visit to Zaatari refugee camp with Prince of Wales.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New deal to help businesses bounce back from Ebola in Sierra Leone

    The UK has backed a deal to help businesses in Sierra Leone who have been hit hard by the economic impact of the Ebola outbreak.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government